Artist Media Series
Contemporary
King Galleries - Indian Market 2023
Tammy Garcia
Susan Folwell
Autumn Borts
Les Namingha
Nathan Youngblood
Robert Patricio
Al Qoyawayma
Andrea Vargas
Steve Lucas
Jennifer Tafoya
Arthur Lopez
Historic
$ 21,000.00
This is a stunning red jar by Nathan Youngblood. The shape of the jar is based on the classic water jar, which Nathan has elongated. The jar has a turned out rim and a double shoulder. The design of the jar is inspired by the work of Nathan’s grandmother, Margaret Tafoya. The jar has a single bear paw medallion in Margaret’s style. As the jar is turned the opposite side has a water serpent (avanyu) which is cut at a spiraling angle around the jar. There are several bands of design, each with a different part of the story. The avanyu, the sun and the bear paw medallion. Each connected to the next. The rim has a triangular design which represent the rain falling in the sunlight. The jar is very deeply carved and highly polished. The coloration is a deep red and the base is tan. It is a beautiful tribute and a stunning vessel in shape and design.